Arne K Winquist Born 1938, Lund, Sweden.

Artistic Education

• Lunds Konststudio, Painting (1956-1957)
• The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Painting and Architecture (1958-1962)
• Lund University, Art History (1964-1966)

Professional Affiliations

• Neotropical Institution (since 1976)
• Landskrona Form & Design (since 1982)
• Skånska Konstakademien (since 1982)
• Sveriges Designer SD (since 1986)
• Skånska Konstnärsklubben, Secretary (since 2002)

Exhibitions

• Solo and group exhibitions across prominent venues including Malmö Konsthall, Landskrona Museum, Smygehuk Art Festival, and more.

Representations

• Works held in private collections in Denmark, Italy, Sweden, and Turkey.

Teaching and Lectures

• The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Department of Walls and Space (1971-1972)
• School of Architecture in Aarhus, Department of Landscape Architecture (1971-1972)

Commissions and Installations

• Significant contributions to public and private art including mosaics at Ellinge Castle and architectural projects across Sweden and Denmark.

Graphic Design

• Designed logos and graphic profiles for various businesses, including event posters and corporate identities.

Awards and Recognitions

• Multiple accolades in national drawing and architecture competitions, highlighting innovative designs and contributions to Swedish cultural heritage.

Artistic Philosophy

• My artistic creation is devoid of afterimages, rooted in spontaneity and pure emotion, representing nothing but abstract geometrical forms devoid of symbolic elements. The focus is on proportions, color harmonies, and the dynamic energy of diagonal lines, creating compositions that transport the viewer beyond reality to new dimensions and experiences.

Curatorial and Jury Roles

• Smygehuk Art Festival (2007-2010), Trelleborg Municipality, overseeing artistic direction and selection.